The Sugarloaf Country Club Madames

In a scandal reminiscent of the Heidi Fleiss debauchery of the early 1990's, Gwinnett residents Lisa Ann Taylor, 42, and Nicole Probert, 30, were escorted away by policemen on January 3, 2007, on charges of prostitution. Talk of the arrest began to buzz shortly after the arrest for a few reasons:

1) The bust took place in one of metro Atlanta's most tony communities, the exclusive Sugarloaf Country Club.

2) One of the women charged is also known as the infamous "Melissa Wolf", a one-time adult movie star and Penthouse Pet.

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

News of the alleged illegal activities broke shortly after a tip from concerned citizens who remarked on the number of comings and goings from Taylor's sprawling 4,000+ square foot mansion. The women, who presented themselves as real-estate agents, were investigated. However, reports resulted in no evidence linking their activities to real estate. As a matter of fact, further accounts from nearby neighbors revealed complaints of vulgar behavior and extremely noisy parties. Other reports indicated that both women (who each had separate properties) had a stream of male visitors who would only remain for short periods of time.

ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

Another reason for the high profile arrest was due in part to the drug charges which are also pending against the two. According to officials, both Taylor and Probert were charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine. These charges follow accusations that the pair sold the drugs at their frequent parties.

On January 16, 2007, search warrants were issued for residences belonging to Taylor and Probert, respectively. The searches conducted by police, however, are being aimed at internet activity. It is claimed that Lisa Ann Taylor and Nicole Probert set and confirmed their "appointments" online via Taylor's adult website. Officials are also reviewing the logs which list the visitors to the Sugarloaf Country Club property. The country club's Homeowner's Association has advised police that they are ready and willing to cooperate with authorities in any way requested.

LITTLE BLACK BOOK TO BE OPENED?

Also similar to the Heidi Fleiss investigation more than ten years ago, is the police interest in the "little black book"---that is, the list of clients said to have utilized the services of both Probert and Taylor. The detailed computer files and documents retained by Taylor are the main target of the investigation at this time. What the police are looking for specifically, are records of financial transactions which correlate to the logs of visitors to the mansion. With this information they have a more solid case, and will begin to focus on the "clients" listed in the documents. Gwinnett District Attorney Danny Porter indicated that the arrests of "clients" could take place in Atlanta, as well as other cities where both Taylor and Probert have been conducting business.

Most of the clients listed in the documents need not fear felony prosecution. According to authorities, two men have already been charged with pandering, which is a misdemeanor. However, three men with direct connections to the drug violations have been arrested on felony charges. In many cases, the fine for pandering, which is a maximum of $5,000, will cost considerably less than the "dates" the women were offering.

GOOD FOR BUSINESS?

Ironically, the swarm of media attention has had a completely opposite effect than was intended for the pair of women. Seated in her attorney's office in north metro Atlanta, Lisa Taylor looked directly into the cameras and stated : "I don't have enough weeks in the year now" for new strip club bookings. She also indicated that the media attention has been "very good" for her. On the heels of that statement, she also admitted that she was scheduled to perform in adult nightclubs in both Canada and Detroit, over the weekend.